Research Suggests That One Reason for the Decreasing Gender Gap

question 115

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that one reason for the decreasing gender gap in math competence between boys and girls may be due to

• A) boys and girls explaining success in terms of external attributions.
• B) boys and girls explaining success in terms of internal attributions.
• C) the societal push for girls to participate in math courses and activities.
• D) increasing rates of attention and learning problems in boys.

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